krfb-virtualmonitor

creates a virtual monitor on KDE Plasma that can be accessed via VNC

TLDR

Create a virtual monitor with VNC access

$ krfb-virtualmonitor --resolution 1920x1080 --name [monitor_name] --password [password] --port 5900

Create a lower resolution virtual monitor on a custom port

$ krfb-virtualmonitor --resolution 1280x720 --name [monitor_name] --password [password] --port [5901]

SYNOPSIS

krfb-virtualmonitor --resolution WxH --name name --password password --port port

krfb-virtualmonitor creates a virtual monitor on KDE Plasma that can be accessed via VNC. This is useful for headless systems or for creating additional virtual displays that can be shared remotely.

PARAMETERS

--resolution WxH

Set virtual monitor resolution (e.g., 1920x1080)

--name NAME

Assign a name to the virtual monitor

--password PASSWORD

Set VNC password for remote access

--port PORT

VNC port number (default: 5900)

INSTALL

sudo apt install krfb

sudo dnf install krfb

sudo pacman -S krfb

sudo apk add krfb

sudo zypper install krfb

CAVEATS

Requires KDE Plasma desktop environment. The VNC password is passed on the command line which may be visible in process listings.